Health and Physical Education
Health and physical education provides a vital and integral link in the development of the whole child. The program curriculum follows the Virginia Standards of Learning from kindergarten through grade ten. Sports Medicine, Recreation and Wellness I, and Recreation and Wellness II are electives offered in high school.
The purpose of health education is to help students acquire an understanding of health concepts and skills and to apply them in making healthy decisions to improve, sustain, and promote personal, family, and community health.
The intent of physical education is to help students learn the skills necessary for performing a variety of physical activities and understand the benefits of achieving and maintaining a physically active lifestyle. The process of participating regularly in a physically active lifestyle will lead to personal enjoyment, challenge, satisfaction, and a health-enhancing level of personal fitness.
Students in grades four through ten are tested annually on the Virginia Wellness-Related Fitness Tests. Recognition is given to students who excel.
Courses
Elementary School
Health is taught by the classroom teacher and physical education is taught by physical education teacher. Students in elementary school receive a minimum of 45 minutes of physical education each week.
Middle School
Health and Physical Education - Grade 6
Health and Physical Education - Grade 7
Health and Physical Education - Grade 8
High School
Health and Physical Education Grade 9
Health and Physical Education Grade 10
Recreation and Wellness I (semester course)
Recreation and Wellness II (semester course)
Sports Medicine (semester course)
Curriculum Maps
(word documents)
Elementary - Health
Kindergarten
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Elementary - Physical Education
Kindergarten
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Middle School - Health
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
Middle School - Physical Education
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 8
High School
Health Grade 9
Physical Education Grade 9
Health, PE and Driver Education Grade 10
Recreation and Wellness I
Recreation and Wellness II
Sports Medicine
Graduation Requirements
Two units of Health and Physical Education are required for all diplomas.
Accomplishments
Elementary Physical Education Enhancement Program
Currently eight elementary schools are participating in the Elementary Physical Education Enhancement Program. The participating elementary schools are: Berkeley, Cedar Forest, Chancellor, Courthouse Road, Lee Hill, Parkside, Robert E. Lee, and Smith Station. Students in these schools have physical education class with a specialist twice weekly for 45 minutes, rather than only once each week. This program is intended to provide elementary students with additional physical education experiences with a trained specialist. Anticipated outcomes include a more positive attitude toward physical activity, greater appreciation for a healthy lifestyle, and a positive impact on students’ physical condition. Greater focus on skill development, primarily in the realm of lifetime sports (golf, tennis, etc.).
Contact Information
Lynn Phillippe
Coordinator of Health and Physical Education
Spotsylvania County Schools
8020 River Stone Drive
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
540.834.2500
pe@spotsylvania.k12.va.us